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Currently renting a 3 story in philly being used as duplex. I have nicer apartments on the 1st and 2nd but but third floor is vacant and need of work. It has has 2 BR, kitchen and bath, and can be securely locked off ...
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So instead of the bank getting rid of the borrower facing foreclosure, the borrower can now get rid of the bank :)
http://www.lotterypost.com/news/261158
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I bought a commercial building in '04 from a friend in a very upscale town in Michigan called Birmingham and sold it a year later at a nice profit :) When I rented out my first house five years ago I was scared but it...
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China Sovereign-Wealth Fund Eyes U.S. Real Estate Assets
China's sovereign-wealth fund is looking to invest in U.S. real estate, possibly even through a government program created to help bail out struggling banks, T...
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My living room has hardwood floor but bedrooms are carpets. Is it good to upgrade the carpet to hardwood floor for easier to sell the house or buyer may prefer bedroom has carpet? Thank you for your answer.
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Hi everyone! I'm not terribly active with posts on BP, but I have used it as a resource many times to learn what's going on with other investors. I thought HMLs in my market were are all but dried up, but I was able...
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I am just starting out in REI. I have heard of large amounts of non-performing assets on banks books that they would like to get rid of. The story came from a guru who bought a tape of them for $$$$$. Obviously mos...
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Hi everyone:
I️ have constant heat problems in the winter with my 3-story apartment complex. It has steam heat and the thermostat is in the basement in the next room over from the boiler.
I️ have tried balancing th...
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Just curious if anyone has ever gone through the RAL academy? Did you do the home learning course or the in person and what did you think of it? Or has anyone just invested in Residential Assisted Living and what ha...
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I’m new to this area and I’m still learning. Tell me how you got started. Share your story.